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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1961
Page
9
Debates on whether to skip a grade mix caution and support. Proponents argue fundamentals may be retained with teacher help and the child may already be ahead. Opponents fear social misfit with older peers, though classes often span two years, and the child’s attitude may align with older students.
The article argues for both enrichment and acceleration as viable paths for gifted students. It notes enrichment broadens study but risks delaying next-year work. acceleration requires well planned moves with conferences among teachers parents and counselors. Methods include moving ahead in arithmetic during the year or transferring rooms and using summer classes. Every child should reach their highest potential and contribute to society sooner if possible.
Final plans by the DeMolay Mothers circle of Highpine chapter Wells outline a public harvest supper set for Saturday October 21 at 6 pm in the Highpine Masonic hall Sanford road Wells. Mrs Roland H Joy is general chairwoman as proceeds fund DeMolay projects. Officers jewels presentation expected during the evening with Mrs John Vigne presenting. Mothers circle meeting set for October 23.
Mr and Mrs John M Wright of Saco were feted at a family party marking 38 years of marriage. Married Oct 10 1923 in Albany NY the Wrights run a Route 1 tourist business. Attendants included three children and multiple grandchildren.
Manufacturers testing tubs for safety and ease have developed a tub with a flat bottom and lower height, plus a built in rim or end seat. The Plumbing- Heating-Cooling Information Bureau urges installing a sturdy metal grab bar firmly attached to studs over the tub to prevent slips or falls.
In PILSWORTH England the Three Arrows pub phone goes dead at closing time and returns in the morning. Manager Stanley Payne notes the line goes quiet nightly. Repairmen discover a gin bottle used to tip the phone system into silence each night.
A small strip of formed galvanized steel sheet is widely used to form joints in concrete highways and airport runways. The hollow tube like strip is installed in fresh concrete, left in place, and provides a mechanical seal, reducing ride impact on the nation’s roads.
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